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PPP Chitral leaders asked to apologize to poet Afzalullah Afzal

CHITRAL: Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Khowar (Chitral chapter) at an emergency meeting on Wednesday  condemned  \”offensive remarks\” made by PPP Chitral leaders and activists against Afzalullah Afzal, a known poet and literary figure of Khowar language. The remarks were made over a video clip from a humorous poem Afzal presented in a 2021 poetry session, which was recently […]

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Chitral State – A Legal History

Reviewed by Dr Inayatullah Faizi The princely state of Chitral ruled by despotic Mehtar was one of the 600 infamous autonomous entities of the Indian subcontinent before the emergence of Pakistan. Due to its close proximity to the borders of Afghanistan, Russia and China, the princely state remained in the limelight during the “Great Game”

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Kalash elder accuses own community member of undermining traditions

CHITRAL: A Kalash elder on Monday accused a member of his own community of conspiring against their customs, traditions, and culture. Addressing a press conference here, Bahram Shah, a former Kalash minority member of the district council, alleged that Mangil Khan was attempting to erase the centuries-old traditions of the Kalash people, causing distress among

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Ceremony held to distribute Fakhre Chitral awards

M. irshad Ullah Khan PESHAWAR: Markhor Fakhre Chitral Award Season 3 took place on Saturday at Nishtar Hall, Peshawar, organized by Colors of Chitral. The event was aimed at recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of Chitral’s culture, heritage, and various professional fields. Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, Minister for Information Technology, was

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